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Software Engineer Salary in Springfield, Illinois

The median software engineer salary in Springfield, IL is $111,780 per year, which is 10% below the national median and 10% below the Illinois state average.

City Median
$111,780
vs State Avg
$-12,420
vs National
$-12,420
Cost of Living
85%

Software Engineer Salary in Springfield by Experience

In Springfield, an entry-level software engineer earns around $70,200, while experienced professionals earn up to $166,500 per year. The local cost of living index is 85% of the national average.

Entry Level (0-2 yrs)
$70,200
$-7,800 vs national
Mid Level (3-7 yrs)
$112,500
$-12,500 vs national
Senior Level (8+ yrs)
$166,500
$-18,500 vs national

Salary Percentiles in Springfield, IL

Percentile Springfield
10th Percentile $67,140
25th Percentile $88,380
Median (50th) $111,780
75th Percentile $142,380
90th Percentile $178,722

Software Engineer Salary in Other Illinois Cities

Naperville, IL
$140,346
Pop. 149,540
Chicago, IL
$139,104
Pop. 2,693,976
Aurora, IL
$124,200
Pop. 197,757
Rockford, IL
$108,054
Pop. 148,655

How to Become a Software Engineer in Springfield

Education

Most software engineer positions require a bachelor's degree. Springfield and the surrounding Illinois area have institutions offering relevant programs.

Key Skills

PythonJavaScriptSQLGitCloud PlatformsSystem Design

Job Outlook

Nationally, software engineer employment is projected to grow 25% over the next decade (much faster than average). Demand in Springfield may vary based on local industry and population growth.